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j. i- Wednesday, April 13, 1994 . Si v, . , - . r .. . 1 .... f . . - - i -4; " " . "I , . . ,J r - j . ffTx Hi II nil STEVE CONUNTHE SIGNPOST I I V li -I 11 I il Hashing the issues Few students stuck around to ask candidates questions during the question and answer portion of Tuesday's debate between the candidates running for ASWSU offices (above). Chris Hatch looks on as Chris Thomas answers a question from a student during Tuesday's debate (right). ... Candidates, students hit the issues By Bryan Stephens Signpost campus affairs editor Candidates for next year's ASWSU offices kicked off campaign week by introducing themselves and discussing Weber Sta te University issues with students and fellow candidates.During Tuesday's Midday activity held in the Gallery, candidates running for executive offices were asked questions by current ASWSU executive Author lets students in on multiculturalism By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter We don't subtract anything from ourselves by accepting someone else's culture or identity, we only add to ourselves in terms of understanding and the ability to function in this society, said author Gloria Anzaldua. As keynote speaker at the statewide Women's Studies Conference at Weber State University Saturday, Anzaldua spoke about "mestisaje" the concept that we not only live in a multicultural society, but are multicultural individuals as well. Anzaldua is the co-editor of TVn Qn . 5 officers, and those running for senate offices were able to introduce themselves and briefly explain their platforms. Brett Chugg, ASWSU president, began the debate by asking presidential candidates, "How do you plan to reach out to those of the student body who are disenfranchised with the present form of student government and the procedures that they carry?" "I think it's important that student body officers, particularly the president, be accessible," said "This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color," which won the Columbus Founda tion American Book Award. Her book "BorderlandsLa Frontera: The New Mestiza" was picked as one of . . the 38 best books of 1987 by Library Journal. She has taught creative writing, Chicano studies and feminist studies at University of Texas, San Francisco State University, Vermont College of Norwich University and University of California at Santa Cruz. Anzaldua said individuals are multicultural because there is no single, clearly defined de-See Author page 2 -n rTTTTTTl - - - - " -: : -- -3 Chris Hatch, presidential candidate. He said that the move from current ASWSU offices to the Sky Room will effect the ASWSU officer's accessibility. A remedy for this, Hatch said, is to make better use of the student issues hot line. "If we can make use of this, publicize the results and let everyone know what suggestions people have, that way we can have an electronic suggestion box that we can get the suggestions, ideas and concerns students have that are dis Library week hits WSU "Libraries change lives," is the theme of the 1994 National Library Week, which begins Sunday.Featured speakers involved with the celebration include Calvin Grondahl, political cartoonist for the Standard Examiner; Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa, assistant foreign language professor; Marta Acosta, a visiting lecturer in the foreign language department, and Nancy Haanstad, professor of political science and philosophy. Nyatetu-Waigwa and Acosta will lead a discussion Tuesday titled "Weber State University Women Faculty Exploring Issues of Readership and Publication," in Special Collections at the Stewart Library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The discussion,co-sponsored by the Stewart Library and the Carl E. Andra Memorial, will enfranchised," Hatch said. Chris Thomas said that students need more of an opportunity to voice their opinions. "The largest part of my platform is in placing a suggestion box in each building all across this campus and in each department," he said Thomas thought the library had an effective way in getting student response, and said that it would be beneficial if "each See Debate page 2 be followed by a reception. Grondahl will be speaking April 21 in special collections from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. with a reception following. Nyatetu-Waigwa and Haanstad will host a workshop on internationalizing theintroduc-tion to Women's Studies 105, in Special Collections, April 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nyatetu-Waigwa, who was born in Kenya, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Dijon in France and her doctorate from the University of Utah. She currently teaches French language and literature courses along with Swahili. Acosta, who was born in Cuba, received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Rosary College in Illinois, and recently See Library page 2 TJ i- Volume 57 Number 70 Quick Takes A&E La Tropicana dance club shows Salt Lakers there is more ethnicity to the city than Hispanic culture. See Page 8 News Campus police stress security above all other duties. Get the details. See Page 9 Features Get to know the candidates! The Signpost offers you, the student, a some info on your choices. See Page 7 Sports The football team's academic standing is on the rise, say athletics department faculty. See Page 13 Weather WEDNESDAY Pt. cloudy High 50 Low 31 THURSDAY sunny breezy High 53 Low 30 C 0

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j. i- Wednesday, April 13, 1994 . Si v, . , - . r .. . 1 .... f . . - - i -4; " " . "I , . . ,J r - j . ffTx Hi II nil STEVE CONUNTHE SIGNPOST I I V li -I 11 I il Hashing the issues Few students stuck around to ask candidates questions during the question and answer portion of Tuesday's debate between the candidates running for ASWSU offices (above). Chris Hatch looks on as Chris Thomas answers a question from a student during Tuesday's debate (right). ... Candidates, students hit the issues By Bryan Stephens Signpost campus affairs editor Candidates for next year's ASWSU offices kicked off campaign week by introducing themselves and discussing Weber Sta te University issues with students and fellow candidates.During Tuesday's Midday activity held in the Gallery, candidates running for executive offices were asked questions by current ASWSU executive Author lets students in on multiculturalism By Sharon Guerrero Signpost senior reporter We don't subtract anything from ourselves by accepting someone else's culture or identity, we only add to ourselves in terms of understanding and the ability to function in this society, said author Gloria Anzaldua. As keynote speaker at the statewide Women's Studies Conference at Weber State University Saturday, Anzaldua spoke about "mestisaje" the concept that we not only live in a multicultural society, but are multicultural individuals as well. Anzaldua is the co-editor of TVn Qn . 5 officers, and those running for senate offices were able to introduce themselves and briefly explain their platforms. Brett Chugg, ASWSU president, began the debate by asking presidential candidates, "How do you plan to reach out to those of the student body who are disenfranchised with the present form of student government and the procedures that they carry?" "I think it's important that student body officers, particularly the president, be accessible," said "This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color," which won the Columbus Founda tion American Book Award. Her book "BorderlandsLa Frontera: The New Mestiza" was picked as one of . . the 38 best books of 1987 by Library Journal. She has taught creative writing, Chicano studies and feminist studies at University of Texas, San Francisco State University, Vermont College of Norwich University and University of California at Santa Cruz. Anzaldua said individuals are multicultural because there is no single, clearly defined de-See Author page 2 -n rTTTTTTl - - - - " -: : -- -3 Chris Hatch, presidential candidate. He said that the move from current ASWSU offices to the Sky Room will effect the ASWSU officer's accessibility. A remedy for this, Hatch said, is to make better use of the student issues hot line. "If we can make use of this, publicize the results and let everyone know what suggestions people have, that way we can have an electronic suggestion box that we can get the suggestions, ideas and concerns students have that are dis Library week hits WSU "Libraries change lives," is the theme of the 1994 National Library Week, which begins Sunday.Featured speakers involved with the celebration include Calvin Grondahl, political cartoonist for the Standard Examiner; Wangari wa Nyatetu-Waigwa, assistant foreign language professor; Marta Acosta, a visiting lecturer in the foreign language department, and Nancy Haanstad, professor of political science and philosophy. Nyatetu-Waigwa and Acosta will lead a discussion Tuesday titled "Weber State University Women Faculty Exploring Issues of Readership and Publication," in Special Collections at the Stewart Library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The discussion,co-sponsored by the Stewart Library and the Carl E. Andra Memorial, will enfranchised," Hatch said. Chris Thomas said that students need more of an opportunity to voice their opinions. "The largest part of my platform is in placing a suggestion box in each building all across this campus and in each department," he said Thomas thought the library had an effective way in getting student response, and said that it would be beneficial if "each See Debate page 2 be followed by a reception. Grondahl will be speaking April 21 in special collections from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. with a reception following. Nyatetu-Waigwa and Haanstad will host a workshop on internationalizing theintroduc-tion to Women's Studies 105, in Special Collections, April 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nyatetu-Waigwa, who was born in Kenya, received her bachelor's degree from the University of Dijon in France and her doctorate from the University of Utah. She currently teaches French language and literature courses along with Swahili. Acosta, who was born in Cuba, received her bachelor's and master's degrees from Rosary College in Illinois, and recently See Library page 2 TJ i- Volume 57 Number 70 Quick Takes A&E La Tropicana dance club shows Salt Lakers there is more ethnicity to the city than Hispanic culture. See Page 8 News Campus police stress security above all other duties. Get the details. See Page 9 Features Get to know the candidates! The Signpost offers you, the student, a some info on your choices. See Page 7 Sports The football team's academic standing is on the rise, say athletics department faculty. See Page 13 Weather WEDNESDAY Pt. cloudy High 50 Low 31 THURSDAY sunny breezy High 53 Low 30 C 0